Coffee enthusiasts may rely on sugary creamers and syrups to enhance their morning cup, adding hundreds of extra calories each day to their caloric intake.

Add something delicious yet healthy to your coffee by mixing in a nutritious milk alternative such as dairy, almond or oat milks for a rich and satisfying beverage. Not only do these nondairy milks offer protein benefits that keep you feeling full for longer but they can also create an elegant blend!

Try opting for a low-cal, sugar-free flavored creamer such as one sweetened with stevia instead. Non-dairy creamers are an excellent way to reduce sugar and corn syrup content found in many coffeehouse beverages.

Add an extra boost of sweetness by swapping out syrups altogether for spices like cinnamon, cocoa powder or pumpkin spice to give your coffee that sweetened touch without all those extra calories.

Other natural ways of sweetening coffee may include:

* Maple Syrup – Packed with flavor and boasting a low glycemic index, maple syrup is an ideal way to add caramel-like sweetness to any beverage. However, when choosing maple syrup as part of their beverage offering, make sure it comes from an organic source which does not contain processed sugars like high fructose corn syrup.

* Stevia – Derived from the Stevia Rebaudiana plant, Stevia offers intense sweetness with only half the number of calories found in sugar. Stevia may also help those managing their blood sugar more effectively as its consumption doesn’t cause an increase in their blood glucose levels after consumption.

Addition of salt can add extra sweetness and depth of flavour, rounding off complex notes into an exquisite cafe-style beverage.

With the right tools and the proper techniques, anyone can become their own home barista and craft delicious yet nutritious cups of coffee! Explore various brewing techniques to discover how you can best enhance floral, fruity, cocoa and earthy flavors for optimal flavor boosting.